Core Viewpoint - The withdrawal of Jared Isaacman’s nomination as NASA Administrator by Trump indicates a shift towards a more politically aligned leadership, potentially impacting NASA's strategic direction and commercial partnerships, particularly with SpaceX [2][10][31]. Group 1: Political Dynamics - Trump announced the withdrawal of Isaacman's nomination due to his past donations to prominent Democrats, reflecting a preference for candidates with a "pure" political stance [2][10]. - The decision to withdraw the nomination may lead to a leadership vacuum at NASA, creating uncertainty in its long-term strategic planning [3][10]. - Trump's intention to nominate someone aligned with the "America First" agenda suggests a potential shift away from the commercialization and privatization trends that Isaacman represented [9][10]. Group 2: Impact on NASA and SpaceX - Isaacman, a billionaire and private astronaut, was seen as a candidate who could enhance NASA's efficiency through commercialization, which is now uncertain following the withdrawal [3][9]. - The potential new nominee, Steven Kwast, a retired Air Force general, indicates a possible return to a more traditional, government-focused approach to NASA's leadership [9][10]. - The cancellation of Isaacman's nomination raises questions about the future of NASA's lunar and Mars exploration strategies, which had been leaning towards commercial partnerships [9][10]. Group 3: Financial Implications - SpaceX has significantly benefited from NASA's commercial contracts, with over $84 billion invested in commercial crew programs, of which SpaceX accounts for about 30% [21]. - The political dynamics surrounding NASA's leadership could affect SpaceX's future contracts and operational strategies, particularly in light of the recent budget proposals that may cut NASA's funding [10][21]. - SpaceX's revenue is projected to grow significantly, with estimates suggesting a rise from $8.7 billion in 2023 to $13.1 billion in 2024, driven largely by its Starlink business [19].

《纽约时报》称，艾萨克曼日前已被告知这一决定，白宫发言人也在声明中证实了这一人事变动，并表 示新人选将很快由特朗普直接宣布。报道提到，艾萨克曼遭撤销提名之际，NASA正面临危机。特朗普 政府提出的2026财年预算提案拟将NASA预算削减1/4，并裁员数千人，同时终止对一系列项目的资助。 【环球时报报道 记者 刘扬】据美国《国会山报》《纽约时报》等媒体6月1日报道，当地时间5月31日， 白宫表示，将撤回对亿万富豪、马斯克盟友贾里德·艾萨克曼担任美国国家航空航天局（NASA）局长的 提名。特朗普去年12月提名艾萨克曼接任NASA局长。美国参议院相关委员会在今年4月底投票批准这 一提名，参议院对这项提名的全体表决原定于近期举行。据多名知情人士透露，撤销对艾萨克曼的提 名，是因为其曾向多名著名民主党人捐款。 据《华盛顿邮报》报道，艾萨克曼5月30日被告知撤回提名的消息，他拒绝对此置评。马斯克5月31日在 社交媒体上称"感到失望"。 中国航天专家庞之浩2日接受《环球时报》记者采访时表示，特朗普取消艾萨克曼的NASA局长提名， 对NASA可能产生多方面影响：在领导与决策层面，NASA在未来数月内仍可能面临"领导真空"问题 ...